Overview
A shy young woman discovers her voice amidst familial chaos and the pursuit of dreams.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- eccentric
- melancholic
- quiet evening
- music film night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Jane Horrocks's extraordinary vocal mimicry and commanding central performance, while finding the surrounding structure and romantic subplot uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
LV's private impersonations of famous singers gradually become a route out of isolation and coercion.
The film balances broad behavior from Mari and Ray with LV's loneliness, abuse, and fear of public exposure.
The story unfolds around LV's home and a shabby local nightclub in northern England, contrasting local hardship with London show-business ambition.
Mari's loud, abusive treatment and Ray's attempt to commercialize LV's talent create the central pressure against her independence.
Films like Little Voice, and why
Brassed Off
warm british comedy-drama, working-class characters, music-driven self-discovery, and an acclaimed breakout performance
The Full Monty
quirky british ensemble comedy-drama with underdogs, performance pressure, and a hopeful emotional register
Once
intimate music-centered drama about a shy performer finding confidence amid exploitation and emotional isolation
Billy Elliot
tender british coming-of-age drama built around a vulnerable outsider, family dysfunction, and artistic expression
Movie Details
- Director
- Mark Herman
- Release Date
- 1998-11-05
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (202)
Cast
- Jane Horrocks
- Brenda Blethyn
- Michael Caine
- Ewan McGregor
- Jim Broadbent
- Annette Badland
- Philip Jackson
- Adam Fogerty
- Fred Feast
- Graham Turner
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Little Voice about?
- A painfully shy Yorkshire singer discovers that the voice she hides from an exploitative family may be her path toward freedom and connection.
- What is Little Voice like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Little Voice as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Little Voice violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Little Voice as mild.
- What did critics think of Little Voice?
- Critics broadly praised Jane Horrocks's extraordinary vocal mimicry and commanding central performance, while finding the surrounding structure and romantic subplot uneven.
- Which films are like Little Voice?
- Films with a similar feel include Brassed Off, The Full Monty, Once, and Billy Elliot.
- How long is Little Voice?
- Little Voice runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Little Voice?
- In United States, Little Voice is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
